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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), of Russia, celebrates his goal with center Lars Eller (20), of Denmark, and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Carlson has 2 goals as Capitals shut out Lightning 4-0

By RICH DUBROFF - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with teammates Jay Beagle (83), and Jason Chimera (25) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh Monday, Dec. 14, 2015.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Capitals’ defensive depth tested with John Carlson, Brooks Orpik injured

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin (5) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nicklas Backstrom scores goal in return as Capitals defeat Hurricanes

By Jeff Seidel - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, attempts to hit the puck in the air with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), from Sweden, behind, in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals rebound from miserable performance with victory over Blackhawks

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) is surrounded by left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By blocking shots, Capitals players show not just Braden Holtby able to stop pucks

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals edge Islanders in Game 7, 2-1

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) wrestles New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo (21) to the ice as Capitals left wing Marcus Johansson (90) and defenseman John Carlson (74) look on at the end of Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 3-1 to even the best-of-seven games series at 3-3. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Capitals, Islanders players engage in scuffle at end of playoff game

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) blocks a puck with his mask against the Ottawa Senators during first period NHL action in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday April 4, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Braden Holtby looking to move past record-setting season, leave mark on playoffs

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Evgeni Malkin’s three assists help Penguins top Capitals

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Vancouver Canucks left wing Daniel Sedin (22), from Sweden, and Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33), from Sweden, celebrate Sedin's goal, with Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) nearby, in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Daniel Sedin powers Canucks past Capitals

By Harvey Valentine - Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) skates during a break in the action in the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Matt Niskanen, Brooks Orpik set to begin new phase with Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) celebrates with teammate Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. The Penguins won the game 5-4. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Capitals spend big on defense as NHL free agency opens

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green (52) looks on from the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals, Mike Green may be reaching a ‘game over’ situation

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, tries to shoot as he is guarded by Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

No playoff misery this time as Capitals aren’t even participating

By Brian McNally - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after a short-handed goal by Dallas Stars left wing Ryan Garbutt in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Washington. The Stars won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Careless mistakes doom Capitals in deflating home loss to Stars

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times